Crews battle 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia furniture store

The fire started just before noon Monday near American and Huntingdon streets.

firefighters work to put out a fire in a furniture building

Crews battled a two-alarm fire at a furniture store near American and Huntingdon streets in North Philadelphia. (6abc)

This story originally appeared on 6abc.

Crews are battling a two-alarm fire in North Philadelphia.

The fire started just before noon Monday near American and Huntingdon streets.

Chopper 6 over the scene showed smoke billowing from the roof of a furniture store.

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At this time, there is no word on injuries or what may have sparked the blaze.

Officials are advising the public to avoid the area.

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